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CarsLore / Lexus / RX300 / 2002

2002 Lexus RX300

88 owner complaints — #4 of 6 RX300 model years. 0 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

88complaints · 18 crashes, 1 fires
0recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
96,000 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus RX300, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Power train38
  • Vehicle speed control15
  • Engine and engine cooling12
  • Air bags10
  • Electrical system5
  • Unknown or other3
  • Wheels2
  • Service brakes, hydraulic2
  • Seat belts2
  • Tires2

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 14 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’97’99’01’02’0388’97’00’02’0388
19992000200120022003

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

In the Netherlands

35 first registered in 2002 are on Dutch roads; 17% arrived later as imports.

85.7%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
92.3%logical odometer history
0.0%with a recall still open

Most common APK defects

Colours

Blue 37%Grey 34%Black 14%Green 14%

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording

In the United Kingdom

111 cars built in 2002 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 188 more were declared off the road (SORN).

111licensed, end of 2025
37%of those still registered are on the road

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

In 2023, 241 of these cars first registered in 2002 took their annual MOT test. 61% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2002 the figure was 58%.

61%passed first time
58%all cars from 2002
124,500 miaverage mileage at the test (all cars 108,300 mi)
Failed onThese carsAll cars from 2002
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment17.8%20.8%
Brakes17.4%13.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks14.5%6.9%
Suspension10.0%15.8%
Body, chassis, structure8.7%9.7%
Visibility3.7%7.7%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

In Finland

8 of these cars first registered in 2002 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 253,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0

In New Zealand

2 2002 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Recalls

No recall campaigns cover the 2002 Lexus RX300.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Lexus told its dealers about the 2002 Lexus RX300: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
635754THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REDUCE AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROMTHE FRONT SEAT BACK. *TT
633796SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE IN-MIRROR COMPASS INOPERATIVE. *TT
631815SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPAIR. *SLC
10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
10207945POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
10205330Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
10205329Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
10205327Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
10179697TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio
10179601TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio
10177783TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
10177780TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair for 2002 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are: ?Vehicle Pulling: The vehicle moves to the right o
10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
10174889TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
10174888TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the r
10134473LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
10133923Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per
10133914Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
10133910When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
10133866Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)